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We break down a huge Warriors win in Houston to close out the series. Steph Curry’s huge second half, how the Warriors stayed in it without him in the first half, and where the Rockets let go of the rope in a game many thought they’d win easily. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLero...

We hit on Denver/Portland and Philly/Toronto, both solid victories for the home team to give us at least 2 Game 7s. Did the underdogs find something in Game 6 that could give them a chance on the road in Game 7? Then former Rockets point guard Aaron Jackson returns to the show to discuss Houston/Golden State and his time with the Rockets last year, signing on the last day of the regular season. Wi...

A crazy night at Oracle is the feature as the Warriors overcome Kevin Durant’s injury and a blown 20-point lead to take a 3-2 lead in the series. What should we expect going forward with KD likely out? Then we look at the news that Ty Lue will not accept the Lakers’ coaching offer, followed by a postmortem on Boston’s season. Finally, we rank the free agent centers and discuss their likely market....

We wrap up the last 2 nights of action in the NBA playoffs, POR/DEN and PHI/TOR Game 5s, HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 4s With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only...

Toronto saves their season, while Denver roars back and gives Portland (and momentum) the L. Then we discuss the free agent power forward crop, headlined by Tobias Harris. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 3...

Recapping a fantastic Friday and Saturday nights of Game 3s, GSW/HOU OT as Houston gets back in the series, followed by Milwaukee’s big win in Boston and finally every single angle, nearly every play down the stretch of one of the greatest games in NBA history, the Portland/Denver 4OT classic from Friday night. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like...

The Sixers suddenly have the Raptors looking extremely mortal, while Portland wins a very weird game in Denver. Then we catch up on some of the latest news around the NBA. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 3...

Golden State takes control against Houston, while the Bucks roar back to even their series against Boston. Then we look at a very thin free agent small forward class, including spending a lot of time on Jimmy Butler’s possible market. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchan...

What key adjustments enabled Philly to tie their series with Toronto, and can the Blazers make any adjustments at all against Denver to stop Nikola Jokic? Plus, a look at the crop of free agent shooting guards this offseason. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise avai...

We go really in-depth on another close one in the Golden State/Houston rivalry, then look at how Boston dismantled the Bucks and potential adjustments for Game 2, plus a look ahead at Denver/Portland. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.co...

Our first Game 7 of the playoffs, with Denver barely holding on against San Antonio. We get into some of the curious coaching issues down the end, and why Denver was able to win this rockfight. Then a breakdown of Toronto’s win against Philly, is there any reason for hope for the Sixers going forward? Plus Golden State’s win over the Clippers on Friday, and a look ahead to GSW/HOU with picks. With...

We get into the fascinating East Second Round we’ve looked forward to all year, first Philly/Toronto and then Boston/Milwaukee. Then a discussion of San Antonio forcing a Game 7 against the Nuggets. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com....

We unexpectedly have to record on Clippers/Warriors, as the plucky underdogs from LA send it back for a Game 6. We also discuss Houston closing out Utah, then some news with Igor Koskoskov out in Phoenix. Then an overview of which teams have cap space this offseason, and we go through the many options among the free agent point guards and discuss possible destinations. With host Nate Duncan (@Nate...

We spend most of our time with an exhaustive breakdown of Portland's stunning Game 5 win over OKC, with a detailed breakdown of Lillard's night and the last few minutes. Then a discussion of Denver taking control against San Antonio, followed by brief looks at Philly and Toronto closing out their series with aplomb. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you...

Dave DuFour and Nate discuss our coach of the first round, the best coaching adjustment, the most surprising and most disappointing players, the individual player matchup we've found most interesting, and a few other meandering playoff topics. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateD...

We recap an eventful weekend, in order: BRK/PHI, UTA/HOU, SAS/DEN, IND/BOS, ORL/TOR, LAC/GSW and OKC/POR. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to g...

We start in Brooklyn where Ben Simmons dominated the Nets in a slightly above-average performance in the halfcourt. Then a look at the Derrick White show in San Antonio, and Kevin Durant responding to a tough game 2 as Golden State seizes control against LA. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.c...

Indiana made a number of adjustments against Boston that worked for 3 quarters. How did Boston wrest the game away in the 4th? Why has Utah looked so helpless against Houston? And Nate discusses the top 2020 draft prospects from the Nike Hoop Summit. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/Dunca...

Denver saves their season with a huge comeback against the Spurs, while Portland goes up 2-0 on OKC and Toronto evens its series with a blowout win against Orlando. We break down all 3 games in the usual excruciating detail. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise avail...

The Clippers now own the 2 greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history after a totally improbable reversal in Oakland. We look at it from both sides, then hit Game 2 in Brooklyn/Philly. Then we catch up on news, including coaching and executive changes in Sacramento, LA, Memphis, New Orleans, Phoenix, and Cleveland. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you l...

With the first weekend of the playoffs in the books, we look at all 7 worthwhile first-round series in chronological order. We talk why the winners won and what adjustments need to be made for all of the series. We apologize to Pistons and Bucks fans, as games in that series will only be analyzed if competitive with no Blake Griffin. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyL...

Danny and Nate go through all 8 playoff series, in order UTA/HOU, IND/BOS, BRK/PHI, OKC/POR, SAS/DEN, ORL/TOR, DET/MIL, LAC/GSW, plus our picks for the rest of the playoffs and Finals, and which players have the most to gain in this year's playoffs. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/Duncan...

Magic Johnson's stunning resignation means a huge pod today. We give our reaction to the end of his tenure, look at playoff scenarios going into the last night of the season, look back on preseason predictions such as MVP and championship contenders, and then finish out our awards, including Best Sophomore, Dunk of the Year, and much more. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@...

TrueHoop founder and blogosphere patriarch Henry Abbott joins to discuss what he learned about basketball during his sabbatical, the burning questions he's still trying to answer, and what advice he has for those trying to break into the industry after having managed so many writers in his career. He also asks about Nate's pickup basketball accouterments and reminisce about Nate as a wee basketbal...

Nate and Danny go through all the league's official awards, including MVP, All-NBA, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie, Most Improved, and Executive of the Year With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime f...